Ham Cheddar Chowder

4 cups water
4 cup bite size, peeled potatoes
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup flour
4 cup milk
3 cup shredded cheese

2 cup whole kernel corn
3 cup cubed, fully cooked ham

In large soup pan, bring first 7 ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until veggies are just tender. Remove from heat. Do not drain. *

Meanwhile, in large saucepan, melt margarine. Blend in flour. Add milk. Cook and stir with wisk until thickend and bubbly. Add cheese and stir until melted. Stir in veggies. Return soup pan to the heat. Add corn and ham. Heat through, stirring occasionally.

Yield: 12-16 servings.

* I use potatoes, a soup package (like mom's) and cut up a few extra carrots. I do add extra water so it's a bit more soup and not too thick.